Earthquakes in August 1963
10 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.7
M7.7 earthquake near La Rinconada, Puno
550 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake - 217 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji
570 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
15 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - 167 km W of Pimentel, Peru
25 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Kara-Kulja, Osh Region
15 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Minami-Sōma, Fukushima
35 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Nishinoomote, Kagoshima
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 146 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Off the coast of Aisen, Chile
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 220 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
25 km deep
Major